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Anxiety often affects the jaw; has anyone developed a jaw massage to relieve tension? what else can i do?
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Have you considered: Acupuncture. It can relieve anxiety and help with localized problem. Other ways to address the underlying anxiety are cognitive behavioral therapy and psychotropic medications.
Answered 6/20/2013
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